Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have neutralized a bandit and recovered a large cache of arms during a raid on a criminal hideout in Angwan Bala, Kambari area of Karim Lamido Local Government Area, Taraba State.
According to a statement released by the Brigade on Monday, the operation was carried out on February 2 based on credible intelligence regarding the movement of suspected bandits.
“On arrival at the hideout, the troops encountered resistance as the bandits opened fire. However, the soldiers overpowered them, leading to the neutralization of one bandit while 23 others, including 19 males and four females, surrendered,” the statement read.
A thorough search of the camp led to the recovery of four AK-47 rifles, five AK-47 magazines, 80 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, an English-made pistol, two locally fabricated guns, 28 cutlasses, 48 daggers and jack knives, and 16 motorcycles.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the bandits, originally from Plateau State, had paid a local chief in Amar village ₦1.5 million to establish their camp in the area.
Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander of the 6 Brigade, commended the troops for their efforts and reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to ensuring the security of Taraba and its environs.
“This operation is a testament to our resolve to eliminate criminal elements and prevent Taraba from becoming a safe haven for terrorists,” he said.
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